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Here you will find information about invaluable items to simplify your sewing.

A Sewer's Button BoxFrom antique buttons of centuries past that possess now historical significant, to Victorian glass buttons giving a cultural perspective of that time and onto contemporary buttons of the day, the ordinary button that gives us little pause as we dress for the day holds much to think about.

Fabric StablizersStabilizers are generally non-woven textiles placed inside or under fabric pieces during construction to provide support and stability to the garment when stitching, particulary during embroidery. Stabilizers are different than iron-on or sew-on interfacings which also provide fabric support.

Invisible Zipper TipsIt can be done. It is possible to sew an invisible zipper with great results. Actually it is not the zipper itself that is "invisible" just the fact that the sewn zipper is concealed, visually hidden from the outside and neatly tucked within a seam allowance once zipped closed.

Needlework ChatelainesWith meticulous attention to detail the popular series Downton Abbey shows the character of Mrs. Hughes wearing a needlework chatelaine. Often elaborate and very ornate, needlework chatelaines had scissors, thimbles, and tiny cylinders containing needles. Sew a modern one with a nod to the past.

Presser Feet[offsite link]Learn to Sew or to sew better with Creative Feet™! Creative presser feet are guaranteed to fit all zigzag sewing machines in one set so you don´t even have to know what sewing machine you have, only whether or not is has a zig zag stitch. Creative Feet™ have been on many sewing T.V. shows in addition to Home Shopping Network.

Sewing and Daylight IlluminationThe tiny sewing machine push in light bulb that all sewing machines and sergers seem to have as default lighting is barely adequate to illuminate even the intended sewing area. Today's lighting options can mimic natural daylight and keep any sewer from enduring an inadequately lighted sewing area.